Episodes

  • Episode 25 - Tommy Lloyd
    May 23 2025

    Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod welcome coach Tommy Lloyd to the podcast.

    Tommy Lloyd spent his formative years in Brisbane coaching at St. Laurence's College before migrating to Germany where he became and assistant coach and recruiter.

    Tommy is the current head coach of the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team. He was appointed as head coach on April 15, 2021, after serving as an assistant coach at Gonzaga for 22 seasons. In his four seasons at the helm, Lloyd has led the Wildcats to a 112-33 record. In this deep chat, the boys talk about Tommy's career, team selection process, strategies on the court and coaching in a college environment.

    Violations and Insults is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Episode 24 - Greg Fox
    May 16 2025

    Violations and Insults talks all things Australian basketball with special guest Greg Fox.

    Greg is an ex-NBL player, an administrator and a cold case author. They boys run through his playing and writing career, alongside talking about various rumours & whispers within the NBL today.

    Violations and Insults is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 23 - Dwight Hicks
    May 10 2025

    Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod welcome basketball coach Dwight Hicks to the podcast.

    Dwight is about to embark on his third year as coach of the Northside Wizards Women’s Team. In this episode, Dwight discusses the difference in coaching women to men and previews the upcoming season for NBL1 North Women. Dwight is also the head coach and founder of Basketball HQ, an elite basketball facility aimed to empower players with the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to excel on and off the court.

    Violations and Insults is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 22 - Sandy Brondello
    Apr 27 2025

    Violations and Insults welcomes another GOAT: Sandy Brondello.

    Sandy Brondello is a highly accomplished Australian women’s basketball coach, currently leading both the New York Liberty in the WNBA and the Australian Women’s National Team. Before transitioning into coaching, Brondello enjoyed a successful playing career in Australia, Germany, and the WNBA. Regarded as one of Australia’s greatest shooting guards, she represented the Opals at four Summer Olympics, earning three medals (two silver, one bronze) as a player, and added another bronze medal as a coach. A former student of the Australian Institute of Sport (1986–1987), Brondello was honoured with induction into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. In this episode, Sandy chats coaching values, tactics and techniques. It's an honour to welcome her to the podcast.

    Violations and Insults is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    53 mins
  • Episode 21 - Simon Kerle
    Apr 22 2025

    NBL alumni and current yoga teacher Simon Kerle joins Violations and Insults.

    Simon played 18 years in the NBL, debuting at the age of 17 for the Brisbane Bullets and retiring at 35. Simon recalls his basketball career both in Australia and overseas, then delves into his practice of yoga and meditation; and how players could benefit from learning how to breathe better in games. Simon is currently the CEO of Raw Power Yoga in Brisbane.

    Violations and Insults is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Episode 20 - Andrew Parkinson
    Apr 13 2025

    Andrew Parkinson joins Violations and Insults for a in depth chat about his career and health challenges.

    'Parky' is a two-time NBL champion and leading scorer, with a 91% hit rate from free throw line. He talks about the mindset of becoming an elite scorer with repetition and practice being key. The boys also delve into some of Andrew's heath challenges, including playing basketball in his mid-fifties after completing rounds of chemotherapy.

    Violations and Insults is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Episode 19 - Matt Shanahan
    Apr 7 2025

    Special guest Matt Shanahan joins Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod for another episode of Violations and Insults.

    Matt played 15 seasons in the NBL and won three championships. The boys go over some of Matt's career highlights as a player and coach, while dissecting the failures of the short-lived Hunter Pirates. They also speculate about the season ahead for the Brisbane Bullets with the appointment of their new head coach.

    Violations and Insults is sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball, FIT Education and Big Dog Sports.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 18 - Ric Lawyer
    Mar 31 2025

    Ric Lawyer joins Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod for the latest episode of Violations and Insults.

    Ric Lawyer is a former president and a coach for the North Gold Coast Seahawks basketball club, with a history of leading teams to championships at both junior and senior levels, including coaching the Seahawks SBL team to six grand finals, winning four. Ric is also a glass artist with over 40 years experience. Upon relocating to Australia, he set up “The Glass Studio” in Mackay and started glass blowing at “The Fisherman’s Glass” studio. He then established his first hot gallery in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, continued in Kuwait and now has shop in Surfer’s Paradise.

    Violations and Insults is sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball, FIT Education and Big Dog Sports.

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    58 mins